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laurenmichellebrock's review
4.0
This was such a cute book to polish off the year with. Very light and funny, kind of a millennial’s retelling of Liar, Liar. Has the makings of a quirky Netflix rom-com with themes of female empowerment and corporate takedowns.
lareinadehades's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Even though I get it, the book felt mostly like a check list of issues to address. Also, the romance is a side plot.
bscarlin's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
cozynoveltea's review
4.0
Imagine if you weren't able to lie anymore? This is such a refreshing premise for a story. It's reminiscent of the movie 'Liar Liar' but James has given this an updated, feminist spin. In my opinion, it seems poignant that Lucy's inability to lie happens when she turns 30.
Throughout the book, Lucy learns how to stand up for herself and get what she wants. By the end of the day, she's happier when it comes to her professional, personal, and romantic life. While the book tackles complex issues (like Me Too) seriously, the book manages to be light hearted. This is an easy read with great characters, perfect for the Summer.
Throughout the book, Lucy learns how to stand up for herself and get what she wants. By the end of the day, she's happier when it comes to her professional, personal, and romantic life. While the book tackles complex issues (like Me Too) seriously, the book manages to be light hearted. This is an easy read with great characters, perfect for the Summer.
sarahs_book_corner's review
4.0
Read This If:
•Remember the movie Liar Liar
•Need a reminder to live your best life
Thoughts:
I think Lucy just became my favorite female MC in a book. I think everyone must read this one! It was super cute, and a very cool concept. I was so here for Lucy just being like yeah, I’m over this bullshit and spoke her truth. At first, I wasn’t sure where this was going to go with the not being able to lie concept. I immediately thought about the movie Liar Liar. I loved where this ended up going. I think this book is a lovely reminder to all of us that we need to be true to ourselves and speak our truth, no matter what society tell us. Eat the dam cake!!!
I think this is a must read for everyone!
Thank you @netgalley & @Duttonbooks for this advanced readers copy!
•Remember the movie Liar Liar
•Need a reminder to live your best life
Thoughts:
I think Lucy just became my favorite female MC in a book. I think everyone must read this one! It was super cute, and a very cool concept. I was so here for Lucy just being like yeah, I’m over this bullshit and spoke her truth. At first, I wasn’t sure where this was going to go with the not being able to lie concept. I immediately thought about the movie Liar Liar. I loved where this ended up going. I think this book is a lovely reminder to all of us that we need to be true to ourselves and speak our truth, no matter what society tell us. Eat the dam cake!!!
I think this is a must read for everyone!
Thank you @netgalley & @Duttonbooks for this advanced readers copy!
pagesplotsandpints's review
3.0
Read Completed 2/2/24 | 3 stars
Liar Liar meets The Devil Wears Prada (kind of) in this contemporary novel without the romance. (Well, there's a little romance in it but it definitely not a romance novel.) I picked this up after reading Holly James' latest release THE DEJA GLITCH -- which was a romance -- and I knew this wasn't a romance, but I was still hoping for the same kind of writing magic that I enjoyed in her other book. I liked the concept of Lucy being magically only able to tell the truth in a little magic / sci-fi twist like I enjoyed in THE DEJA GLITCH and have been loving in some other fun romcoms like THIS SPELLS LOVE and Ashley Poston romances.
This started off fun with Lucy making a wish the night before her 30th birthday to have a perfect day, and her perfect day ends up only allowing her to tell the truth, so she basically truth bombs her way through day, destroying everything but kind of in a good way? It was cute at first, and then the truths quickly lead up to dismantling her whole workplace due to sexual harassment and Lucy & others finally doing something about the horrible boss.
Look, I liked the message, but I felt like the author ended up beating us over the head a little bit. I mostly just didn't feel like the tone matched in the two halves of the book. The beginning was fun and light, like many romcoms are and the vibe that I was looking for when I started this book (yes, still knowing it wasn't a romcom). When we got to about halfway and Lucy started taking down her horrible boss for horrible things, it became all-consuming and kind of stopped being a well-rounded personal journey and just ended up being about work and this one thing. Again, not a bad message but I didn't always like the way the author handled it and I didn't always like the way Lucy handled it either. I liked that the truth made her speak up about it but I also feel like she kind of bulldozed everyone and while the concept was great and she was FORCED to speak up, other people weren't and they weren't even allowed to process things since the whole story happened in a day.
I just didn't love the second half and it didn't really match the first half in a lot of ways. I felt like too many things were forced and it didn't always feel like a good flow of a journey that Lucy went on.
Liar Liar meets The Devil Wears Prada (kind of) in this contemporary novel without the romance. (Well, there's a little romance in it but it definitely not a romance novel.) I picked this up after reading Holly James' latest release THE DEJA GLITCH -- which was a romance -- and I knew this wasn't a romance, but I was still hoping for the same kind of writing magic that I enjoyed in her other book. I liked the concept of Lucy being magically only able to tell the truth in a little magic / sci-fi twist like I enjoyed in THE DEJA GLITCH and have been loving in some other fun romcoms like THIS SPELLS LOVE and Ashley Poston romances.
This started off fun with Lucy making a wish the night before her 30th birthday to have a perfect day, and her perfect day ends up only allowing her to tell the truth, so she basically truth bombs her way through day, destroying everything but kind of in a good way? It was cute at first, and then the truths quickly lead up to dismantling her whole workplace due to sexual harassment and Lucy & others finally doing something about the horrible boss.
Look, I liked the message, but I felt like the author ended up beating us over the head a little bit. I mostly just didn't feel like the tone matched in the two halves of the book. The beginning was fun and light, like many romcoms are and the vibe that I was looking for when I started this book (yes, still knowing it wasn't a romcom). When we got to about halfway and Lucy started taking down her horrible boss for horrible things, it became all-consuming and kind of stopped being a well-rounded personal journey and just ended up being about work and this one thing. Again, not a bad message but I didn't always like the way the author handled it and I didn't always like the way Lucy handled it either. I liked that the truth made her speak up about it but I also feel like she kind of bulldozed everyone and while the concept was great and she was FORCED to speak up, other people weren't and they weren't even allowed to process things since the whole story happened in a day.
I just didn't love the second half and it didn't really match the first half in a lot of ways. I felt like too many things were forced and it didn't always feel like a good flow of a journey that Lucy went on.
recyclops229's review
4.0
When I first read the summary for Nothing But the Truth on Book Outlet’s website, I was intrigued. The plot reminded me of the movie “Liar Liar.” I definitely wasn’t expecting the workplace storyline in this book but I’m also not disappointed by it. I found this book really enjoyable, I felt that storyline was thoughtfully written, and I liked Chase’s arc because he could’ve easily been a one-dimensional character but the author allowed him to grow and redeem himself which was cool.
emilyreadstoomuch's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25